| A police officer is there to protect ordinary | | | | career, has to be prepared for all the |
| people. That is what is his duty and what he | | | | situations and even death. It is not an easy |
| is trained for. This is not an ordinary | | | | job. |
| responsibility. He instills trust and | | | | |
| confidence amongst people. | | | | Besides being liable to risk, a police |
| | | | officer is also required to work at odd |
| However, a police officer is subject to | | | | times. On occasions, he is expected to be |
| certain risks as has been demonstrated time | | | | present for prolonged hours. He has also to |
| and again. He is always in the harm's way. | | | | work on shifts. |
| Wearing a distinctive uniform, he is always | | | | |
| noticeable. | | | | Though salaries and perks of police are |
| | | | better than many others, they are not the |
| Police officers often times lose their lives | | | | best. One will not become rich by being a |
| unexpectedly. They constantly face dangers. | | | | police officer. One has to accept usual pay |
| One never knows that even while carrying | | | | and a commitment to serve the public. |
| normal duties one can face unexpected | | | | |
| violence or happenings. | | | | A police officer caries respect and prestige. |
| | | | He has to be address with proper salutations |
| Recently one police officer got killed while | | | | and obeyed. He can also be a friend and a |
| searching a car. The driver reversed the car | | | | guide. Many times public members approach |
| and dragged the officer underneath. In | | | | them even for directions. |
| another instance, while making a routine | | | | |
| round, police spotted a normal looking house | | | | Police carries huge powers. With this also |
| used as a narcotics lab. | | | | comes responsibility. They have to use their |
| | | | powers judiciously and carefully. They are |
| Given the preset day technology, underground | | | | liable for immediate media attention and |
| mafia, gun culture, terrorist attacks, lure | | | | complaints. While police are liable to easy |
| of riches etc., anything can happen anywhere. | | | | criticism, they may not get an equal |
| Police are already seized of these and they | | | | appreciation for their achievements. |
| are provided sufficient training to deal with | | | | |
| all such situations. | | | | Pursuing a police career can not be right for |
| | | | everybody. This needs commitment, hard work, |
| But nothing can be secured totally. There is | | | | agility, a motto to serve, readiness to face |
| always element of risk. People always find | | | | danger etc. If all of these traits are there, |
| new ways of doing crimes. | | | | a career with police department can be truly |
| | | | satisfying. |
| Any one who wants to take police as his | | | | |